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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cincinnati Bus Station | San Francisco Bus Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Cincinnati Bus Station | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cincinnati (Downtown) | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Cincinnati Bus Station | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Cincinnati (Downtown) | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags |
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Get from Cincinnati to San Francisco
The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $448, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and San Francisco?
Stops in Cincinnati
- A1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati to San Francisco, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to San Francisco start from $448. The average price for this route is around $677. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to San Francisco?
The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to San Francisco is 2d 23h, covering a distance of 3281 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to San Francisco route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cincinnati to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to San Francisco at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco generates an estimated 82 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cincinnati to San Francisco?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati to San Francisco?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cincinnati to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $476To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cincinnati to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $476 to $1,138 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $476 which is on 2026-01-13.
